| The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, providing varied insight into many aspects of a complex situation and your role in it. The Renaissance Tarot is a modern deck, with symbolism drawn from the heroic age and rendered in renaissance style. This deck is an excellent choice for exploring questions of passion, mastery, and the inner workings of human reason. If you would like your own copy of the Renaissance Tarot, you can buy it now! |
 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Empress, when reversed: Stifling domesticity. Bourgeois limitations. High-handed matriarchy. Junoesque jealousy. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. King of Staves, when reversed: Talent turned to pomposity. Complacency. Egocentricity. Provincial attitude. Sophistry which masks lack of principle of conviction. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ten of Staves (Oppression), when reversed: Avoidance of pain and absence of pleasure. Obscurity and domesticity. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Swords (Peace): Friendship, especially between student and teacher or younger and older. The adventure and excitement of childhood and adolescence. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Six of Coins (Success), when reversed: Refusal to help others. Pomposity. Stinginess. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Uncertainty. Disagreements. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Queen of Coins: A person who embodies richness and fertility, generous, opulent, gracious and noble. A cornucopia of delights. A rock of security. A brilliant crystal of insight. A rich field for new growth. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Eight of Coins (Prudence), when reversed: Vanity. Dishonesty. |
